Still chance for residents to apply for £250 support payments
There’s still chance for families facing cost of living challenges in this area to receive welcome cash help.
Payments of £250 are available to residents on low income, through the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF).
The fund, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is open to residents facing cost of living challenges, with applications accepted until Friday, February 27.
The council is encouraging residents to apply for the funding, as part of its Help for Households campaign.
East Riding residents can apply for the £250 payment, by visiting eryc.link/hsf or by calling the council on 01482 393939.
People who are successfully entitled should receive their payment within 20 days.
As a result of the HSF funding, the council has also been able to fund other schemes and organisations to support residents in need, including investing more than £1.7 million in free school meal vouchers for eligible families over school holidays in 2025-26, and £70,000 for the Emergency Assistance Scheme for residents in crisis.
The council has allocated £417,000 for food banks, healthy homes initiatives, heating assistance, Humber Wolds Rural Action oil co-operative schemes, and the provision of white goods as needed.
The council offers benefit and debt advice to residents through the Your Money team and trusted partners, as well as courses from its learning and development team.
People can find information about all the support HSF offers at eryc.link/hsf.
Councillor Nigel Wilkinson, East Riding of Yorkshire’s cabinet member for finance and governance, said: “We highly encourage residents who may be struggling to find out if they are eligible for this scheme, and to find out more about the support we are able to provide.”
Information about emergency help can be found at www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/emergency-assistance